NEW SHARON — On December 7, 2023, at 2:36 PM, New Sharon Fire & Rescue was dispatched to the 1200 block of Highway 63 for a concrete silo full of silage on fire.

Montezuma Fire & Rescue, the Oskaloosa Fire Department, and the Barnes City Volunteer Fire Department were requested for mutual aid. Crews finally cleared the scene at 7:10 PM.

This silo will continue to smoke for several days / weeks until the owner is able to tear the structure down. Please refrain from calling 911 to report the smoke unless it appears something other than the silo is on fire.